Jim Nantz Reveals Insightful Tiger Woods Admission Before The Masters
The 90th edition of the Masters begins April 9 at Augusta National. The tournament runs through April 12 and features 91 players.
Early tee times start at 7:40 a.m. ET. Streaming coverage runs all day before CBS takes over the weekend.
Field and storylines
Defending champion Rory McIlroy headlines the field. He completed a career Grand Slam in 2025.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the rankings. Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are also in the mix.
More than 20 players will make their Masters debut. LIV Golf maintains a smaller but still dangerous presence.
Health concerns linger for some top contenders. Those issues add uncertainty to the title race.
Jim Nantz’s Mount Rushmore at Augusta
Longtime CBS voice Jim Nantz joined the Kelce brothers on the New Heights podcast. He reflected on his favorite moments from Augusta.
- Jack Nicklaus, 1986 Masters.
- Tiger Woods, 1997 victory.
- Tiger Woods, 2019 comeback win.
- Rory McIlroy, 2025 triumph.
Nantz has called the Masters for over 40 years. He ranked these four moments as the most enduring he has narrated.
Why 1997 and 2019 matter
Nantz recalled Tiger Woods’ 1997 performance as transformative. Woods was 21 and won by 12 shots, reshaping golf’s landscape.
He also highlighted Woods’ 2019 comeback. That victory was Woods’ fifth green jacket and an emotional return to the top.
On the New Heights podcast, Jim Nantz revealed an admission about Tiger Woods before the Masters. He said those two moments define much of Augusta’s modern story.
Woods’ current status and legacy
Tiger Woods is not in the 2026 field. He stepped away after a late-March DUI-related car crash and ensuing legal matters.
Woods is focusing on recovery and treatment. Despite his absence, his influence still shapes discussions at Augusta.
Filmogaz.com will provide live updates and analysis throughout the week. Expect ongoing coverage of key storylines and performances.
